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"The export of instability from Syria threatens the security of Lebanon now more than ever, and it's really up to the Lebanese people to choose a government that is going to counter this threat," Nuland said. "And in that regard, we've been making clear that we support the efforts of President (Michel) Suleiman and other responsible leaders in Lebanon to build an effective government and to take the necessary next steps in the wake of the October 19th terrorist attack."

While the United States does not want a vacuum of a legitimate political authority, "we do support this process that is now underway to produce a new government that's responsive to the needs of the Lebanese people."